John Daniel Reedy

Reedy, John Daniel John Daniel Reedy, age 78, passed away peacefully in Naples, Florida on March 18, 2024, surrounded by his family. John was born in Mankato, Minnesota to John and Winnifred (Timmons) Reedy on September 27, 1945. He graduated from Loyola High School in Mankato in 1963. John married Jacqueline (Jackie) Buysse in Minneota, Minnesota on September 13, 1969. She is the daughter of the late Walter and Evelyn Buysse. John started his career with Alexander Grant & Co. as a Staff Accountant upon graduating from Mankato State University in December 1970 with a degree in accounting. He obtained his CPA certification in September 1973 and eventually became an Audit Partner. In 1988, he joined Michael Foods Inc., where he held various key positions, including Chief Financial Officer, Vice President - Finance, and later Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. He retired from the company in 2010. In retirement, John embraced a variety of hobbies and passions. Golfing, traveling, fishing, and playing cards brought him immense joy. His role as a grandparent, fondly known as "Papa," held a special place in his heart. For the past 18 years, John split his time between Florida, where he enjoyed winters in Naples, and Minnesota, where he spent his summers at the family lake home on Gull Lake near Brainerd. John is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jackie; their children, John (Jill) Reedy and Jennifer Gatti; and 5 grandchildren: Sean, John "Jack", Alexander, Andrew, and Lauren. His surviving siblings are Kathleen James, Michael Reedy, and Maureen (Steve) Scholl. In-laws include David Allen, Gary and Mary Buysse, Dennis and Jane Esser, Nancy Buysse, Chuck and Janet Samuelson, as well as many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and dear friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, his parents-in-law, his sister Patricia Allen, brother-in-law Richard James, and sister-in-law Lynn (Liska) Reedy. A celebration of John's life will be held at Pax Christi Catholic Community, 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11 AM. Visitation will begin an hour before at 10 AM. Lunch will be served immediately following the service. Memorial donations may be made to Mayo Clinic in memory of John Reedy for interstitial lung disease research. Donations can be made by check payable to Mayo Clinic or online at the following address: philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/….

Published on May 12, 2024